The Hogwarts library contains tens of thousands of books on thousands of shelves. Included in its many sections is an Invisibility Section, a section with information about dragons, and a Restricted Section at the back, set off with a rope. A signed note from a teacher is required to peruse that section of the library; it contains books of Dark Magic only used by older students studying advanced Defence Against the Dark Arts. One of the books in this section screams when opened.
The library closes at 8 pm.
The library books have various spells on them to prevent students from defacing or stealing them. Chocolate (and presumably other food) is forbidden in the library. Madam Pince is the kind of librarian who sees herself as the guardian and protector of the books, at odds with the students who try to use them. Her demeanor does not suggest that she would be very helpful. In fact, when Hermione, Ron, and Harry were looking for information about Nicolas Flamel, they decided they wouldn't even ask her. Research must be very difficult in the Hogwarts library..
Students may place books on hold; during the Basilisk attacks in 1992 - 1993, the book Hogwarts A History had a two-week waiting list.
The library closes at 8 pm.
The library books have various spells on them to prevent students from defacing or stealing them. Chocolate (and presumably other food) is forbidden in the library. Madam Pince is the kind of librarian who sees herself as the guardian and protector of the books, at odds with the students who try to use them. Her demeanor does not suggest that she would be very helpful. In fact, when Hermione, Ron, and Harry were looking for information about Nicolas Flamel, they decided they wouldn't even ask her. Research must be very difficult in the Hogwarts library..
Students may place books on hold; during the Basilisk attacks in 1992 - 1993, the book Hogwarts A History had a two-week waiting list.
